Key Responsibilities:

* Utilize technical knowledge to ensure accurate design/test/delivery of the newly developed crypto units (GFE) for Next Gen GEO/Polar programs. Work with CCSD, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and LM to ensure accurate GFEs are tested and delivered on time to meet the program schedule needs
* Monitor all events associated the GFE integration to Space Vehicles; 1, 2 &3. Activities include: Flight unit test and deliveries, provide crypto EDM unit availability to contractors, review COMM panel test events and provide technical needs, and weekly progress status to gov't management team
* Provide detailed reports of progress with technical evaluation of risk and impact. Identify and elevate technical and programmatic challenges
* Identify technical discrepancies between hardware being utilized, installed, or built against requirements and program baselines
* Collect data and provide comprehensive analysis on existing development programs within the Next Gen program

Required Skills and Experience:

* 5+ years directly applicable experience
* Technical Bachelor's degree
* Experience with spacecraft crypto and Comm systems
* Experience with military Overhead Persistent Infrared Systems (OPIR) satellite production
* Able to design, analyze, and report out on spacecraft and payload IR hardware to provide in-depth technical assessments and identify issues and risks
* Excellent communication skills, customer relationship and technical skills
* Experienced with leading spacecraft development activities
* Ability to develop solutions for complex technical issues with limited supervision
* US Citizenship and a TS/SCI Security Clearance are required for the position

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $165,000 to $175,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: